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International Journal Of Pharmacognosy

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    Volume 12 (2025) - Issue 5, May

    Review Articles

    1.

    THE ROLE OF HERBAL MEDICINE IN IMMUNE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT: A TRADITIONAL AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE

    Herbal medicine has been an integral component of traditional healing systems worldwide, particularly in enhancing immune function. This review explores the historical significance of herbal remedies in immune modulation across various traditional medical systems, including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and indigenous healing practices. It further examines the scientific advancemen...

    Jyoti Verma and K. Sarvanan *

    Department of Pharmacy, Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar, Uttrakhand, India.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).342-48

    342-348
    2.

    EXPLORING NATURAL SOURCES OF ANTIOXIDANTS AND THEIR POTENTIAL USES IN HEALTH AND INDUSTRY

    Antioxidants play a crucial role in maintaining cellular health by mitigating damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). These compounds, sourced from fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry and fish, help counteract oxidative stress, which can lead to cellular deterioration and various diseases. This review explores the classification and characteristics of antioxidants, including ascorbic acid, ...

    Ankita A. Nevgi *, Suresh R. Choudhari, Aniket S. Rathod, Pranita S. Nivatkar, Arya R. Mestry, Vaishnavi G. Kolekar and Utkarsh U. Myakalwar

    Department of Pharmaceutics, Yashwantrao Bhonsale College of Pharmacy, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).350-54

    349-354
    3.

    THE VERSATILE CASTOR PLANT RICINUS COMMUNIS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE MEDICINAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS

    Ricinus communis Linn, commonly known as the castor plant, is a versatile and widely distributed species that holds significant importance in both traditional and modern medicine. This plant, native to tropical Africa, has been utilized for centuries due to its extensive medicinal properties, which include antimicrobial, antihistaminic, antinociceptive, antifertility, anti-asthmatic, hepatoprotect...

    G. N. Pramodini * and E. Aswathi

    Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Nehru College of Pharmacy, Pampady, Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).355-58

    355-358
    4.

    UNDERSTANDING SIMAN MUFRIT (OBESITY) THROUGH THE LENS OF UNANIMEDICINE: A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE OF ITS MAHIYAT (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY)

    Obesity is a prevalent nutritional disorder and an important global health issue, defined as over-accumulation of fat in the body leading to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. In the field of Unani medicine, it is called Siman Mufrit and is recognized as a manifestation of deranged Khilṭ-i-Balgham (phlegmatic humour) related to the digestive system and metabolic processes. There is an incr...

    Sahiba Khan *, Irfan Ahmad and Arshad Kafi

    Department of Mahiyatul Amraz, State Unani Medical college and Hospital, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).359-65

    359-365
    5.

    A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON CONVENTIONAL AND MODERN EXTRACTION METHODS FOR MEDICINAL HERBS

    Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years, with early records from the Sumerians and continued global use, especially in developing countries. Despite the rise of synthetic drugs like aspirin, interest in plant-based treatments remains strong due to the limitations of conventional medicine and the belief in the safety of natural products. About 25% of modern drugs originate from plants....

    Ayaj S. Pathan, Kaufiya D. Sayyad, Sangita S. Mundkar *, Ashwini B. Ainule, Rutuja M. Misal, Samrudhi V. Bagde, Shrinivas S. Giri and Rushikesh R. Khadap

    Department of Pharmacy, Godavari Institute of Pharmacy Kolpa, Latur, Maharashtra, India.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).366-77

    366-377

    Research Articles

    7.

    PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS, ANTI-NFLAMATORY PROPERTIES AND MINERAL CONTENT OF INTEREST POST STROKE OF FICUS MUCUSO WELW. EX FICALHO (MORACEAE)

    Ficus mucuso Welw. ex Ficalho (Moraceae) is a plant used to treat the after-effects of strokes in Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of the present work is to characterize the physicochemical properties of the stem bark of this plant drug, evaluate its anti-inflammatory properties and determine the presence of minerals of interest in post-stroke treatment. Minerals play a crucial role in stroke prevention an...

    PIBA Serge Cherry *, COULIBALY YéliGninekaRamata, N'GUESSAN Yao Firmin, KOUAME DjèKouaméWenceslas, DOUMBIA Idrissa and TRA Bi Fezanhonora

    UFR Agronomy Forestry and Environment Engineering, Man University PO. Box 20 Man, Côte d’Ivoire.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).387-92

    387-392
    8.

    EVALUATION OF THE AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF THE TRUNK SCRAPS OF TERMINALIA IVORENSIS (COMBRETACEAE) ON THE CICATRISATION OF SKIN LEASES IN DIABETIC RATS (RATTUS NORVENGICUS)

    The complication most feared by diabetics remains the diabetic foot, due to the risk of amputation. Terminalia ivorensis belongs to the Combrétacée family and is rich in secondary metabolite products. Studies have shown that Terminalia ivorensis has antifungal potentiaĺ and is traditionally used to treat wounds. Topical application based on Terminalia ivorensis on wounds of rats rendered diabe...

    Koffi Severin *, Yao Konan Bertin, Abizi Georges, Dongo Kobenan Firmin and Ouattara Fatou Shcherazadeepouse Soro

    Laboratory of Animal Biological Sciences, UFR of Sciences and Technology, Alassane Ouattara University, BPV 18 Bouake 01, Ivory Coast.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).393-01

    393-401
    9.

    ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF THERMOSTABLE METALLO-KERATINOLYTIC PROTEASE FROM HUMAN HAIR-DEGRADING ASPERGILLUS NIGER STRAIN ND44

    Keratinases of microbial origin are a group of protease enzymes with specific characteristic feature of proteolytic cleavage of keratin resulting in the generation of soluble peptides and free amino acids. They play important roles in conversion of world richest proteinous solid-waste‘’ keratinaceous waste’’ into value-added products. This current research work aimed at isolation, purifica...

    M. O. Ezenwali

    Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences/Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).402-18

    402-418
    10.

    IN-VITRO SELECTIVE INHIBITION OF COX-2 ACTIVITY BY (3β)-LUP-20(29)-EN-3-OL A PENTACYCLIC TRITERPENE ISOLATED FROM C. ADANSONII STEM BARK EXTRACT

    This study is aimed at investigating/elucidating the molecular structure and the biochemical mechanism of anti-inflammatory action of an isolated but yet unknown bioactive compound CA1 from Crateva adansonii stem bark extract. Qualitative phytochemical tests on the isolated bioactive anti-inflammatory compound gave positive reaction to terpenoid only, while the structural elucidation indicates tha...

    Moses Obinna Ezenwali

    Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).419-29

    419-429
    11.

    PHYTOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPARATIVE QUANTIFICATION OF VARIOUS ALKALOIDAL CONSTITUENTS IN ZINGIBER OFFICINALE RHIZOME EXTRACTS DERIVED VIA METHANOL MACERATION EXTRACTION

    Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most studied medicinal plants, and its bioactive compounds, especially alkaloids, have been demonstrated to possess intense pharmacological activities. We aimed to identify and quantify the major alkaloids present in ginger rhizomes, using phytochemical screening, spectrophotometric analysis and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The authe...

    Sakshi Kumari, Arnab Roy *, Mahesh Kumar Yadav, Ankita Singh and Indrajeet Kumar Mahto

    Faculty of Medical Science and Research, Department of Pharmacy, SaiNath University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

    DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(5).430-38

    430-438
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